Mongolia”s cabinet has named the falcon as the national bird of Mongolia, state news agency MONTSAME reported.

All citizens and organisations have been urged to treat the bird as a symbol of Mongolia”s history, culture and ideology of protecting nature, and to implement various measures for saving falcons.

Since the era of Chingis Khaan, Mongolians have cherished falcons and considered it a symbol of braveness and power.

The bird is related to Mongolian history, nomadic lifestyle and emperors.